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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES – Q.PRO L-G4.1, Q.PRO L-G4.2, Q.PLUS L-G4.1, Q.PLUS L-G4.2 – NA
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES – Q.PRO L-G4.1, Q.PRO L-G4.2, Q.PLUS L-G4.1, Q.PLUS L-G4.2 – NA
DOCUMENT REVISION 03
This Installation Manual is a release for North America as of February 1
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2016 for Q.PRO L-G4.1, Q.PRO L-G4.2, Q.PLUS L-G4.1, Q.PLUS L-G4.2 solar modules, and replaces all
earlier versions. Subject to technical changes without notice.
DISCLAIMER
Technical parameters and the design are subject to change. The data sheets and customer information valid at the point in time when the relevant module was manufactured apply
to the installation, mounting, and maintenance procedures for the respective solar modules.
With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS, you can directly transform
the sun’s limitless energy into environmentally-friendly solar electricity.
In order to ensure the maximum performance of your Hanwha Q CELLS
solar modules, please read the following instructions carefully and
observe all guidelines. Non-compliance may result in damage and/or
physical injury.
This installation manual provides instructions for the safe installa-
tion of crystalline solar modules.
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Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with
your installation.
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Please retain these instructions for the life of the solar modules.
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Please ensure that this installation manual is available to the
operator at all times.
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This installation manual should be given to all subsequent owners
or users of the solar modules.
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All supplements received from the manufacturer should be
included.
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Please observe all other applicable documents.
Intended Use
This manual is valid for North America. These instructions
contain information regarding the safe handling and use of quality
crystalline solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS and for their
installation, mounting, wiring, and maintenance.
Symbols and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout the
installation manual for ease of use.
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
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Procedure with one or more steps.
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Lists of items
Ensure that when carrying out a procedure, you
check the results of said procedure.
Prohibited.
Beware of possible danger or damage. Categories:
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Danger: Risk of fatal injury
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Attention: Risk of serious injury or damage
to property
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Note: Risk of damage to product
Units
Where both metric and U.S. units (for example inches) are shown,
metric units are definitive. References to “Data Sheet” or “Module
Data Sheet” refer to the Module Data Sheet applicable to the
module being used.
Safety Regulations
The solar module operator is responsible for compliance with all
applicable statutory requirements and regulations.
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The following regulations and standards must be upheld at all
times during the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
solar modules:
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Installation and Operation Manual.
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Other applicable documents (such as country-specific regulations
for pressure equipment, operational safety, hazardous goods,
and environmental protection).
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Regulations and requirements specific to the system.
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Applicable country-specific laws, codes (NEC, CEC), standards
(NRTL, OSHA), and provisions governing the planning, instal-
lation, and operation of solar power systems and work on roofs.
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Valid international, national, and regional regulations governing
work with direct current, especially those applicable to the
installation of electrical devices and systems, and regulations
issued by the respective energy provider governing the parallel
operation of solar power systems.
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Accident-prevention regulations.
Qualified & Skilled Personnel
Both, the operator and installer are responsible for ensuring that
installation, maintenance, connection to the grid, and dismantling
are carried out by trained and qualified specialists with approved
training certificates (issued by a state or federal organization) for
the respective specialist trade.
Electrical work may only be performed by an officially certified
tradesperson in accordance with the applicable UL standards,
NEC regulations (USA) or CEC regulations (Canada) as well as
accident-prevention regulations, and the regulations of the local
energy provider.
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3.2 Preparation of installation
4.2 Electrical installation safety
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1 INTRODUCTION
